Synonyms of lets

lets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of let

1

as in allows

to give permission to

my parents would not let me drive until I had a job and could pay for my own gas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allows
• permits
• leaves
• empowers
• authorizes
• approves
• endorses
• licenses
• liberates
• frees
• sanctions
• gives in (to)
• indulges
• caters (to)
• commissions
• releases
• humors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forbids
• prohibits
• enjoins
• discourages
• prevents
• blocks
• inhibits
• impedes
• constrains
• deters
• obstructs
• curbs
• bars
• frustrates
• holds back

2

as in rents

chiefly British to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment

the pensioner has begun letting rooms in her home to earn some extra money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rents
• leases
• hires
• engages
• charters
• sublets
• lodges
• subleases
• rack-rents

3

as in enables

to make able or possible

the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enables
• allows
• empowers
• permits
• prepares
• equips
• approves
• qualifies
• endorses
• readies
• fits
• habilitates
• conditions
• sanctions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• precludes
• inhibits
• prohibits
• forbids
• disallows
• enjoins

4

as in tolerates

to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference

they let their kids get away with murder

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allows
• tolerates
• ignores
• permits
• suffers
• puts up with
• disregards
• forgives
• condones
• overlooks
• brushes (aside or off)
• winks (at)
• excuses
• gives in (to)
• indulges
• caters (to)
• shrugs off
• brooks
• pardons
• humors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• blocks
• constrains
• forbids
• prohibits
• bars
• discourages
• interferes (with)
• inhibits
• impedes
• curbs
• frustrates
• deters
• holds back

lets

2 of 2

noun

plural of let

as in obstacles

something that makes movement or progress difficult

artists are allowed to sell their goods in the public square without let or hindrance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstacles
• hurdles
• obstructions
• barriers
• embarrassments
• stops
• loads
• stumbling blocks
• burdens
• inhibitions
• interferences
• impediments
• constraints
• blocks
• cramps
• shackles
• drags
• handicaps
• chains
• balks
• encumbrances
• hindrances
• clogs
• trammels
• manacles
• deterrents
• hitches
• catches
• rubs
• bars
• fetters
• snags
• crimps
• brakes
• delays
• reins
• stone walls
• restraints
• holdbacks
• dangers
• disadvantages
• brick walls
• curbs
• hobbles
• hazards
• checks
• arrests
• difficulties
• blockades
• blockages
• stoppages
• embargoes
• stalls
• drawbacks
• hardships
• perils
• bits
• reefs
• cumbers
• holdups
• adversities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incentives
• spurs
• stimuli
• catalysts
• help
• advantages
• stimulants
• breaks
• edges
• goads
• benefits
• aids
• impetuses
• boosts
• assistances
• handmaidens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lets

Verb

It’s made of a cotton-linen blend that lets the sunlight in, and its 100-percent-cotton backing layer is just thick enough to keep the summer heat out of the room without darkening it. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

The technology will power new tools through Meta's Advantage Plus advertising platform, which lets brands more easily develop ad creative for their marketing campaigns and automate certain tasks. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Like Sir Richard Branson himself, Virgin lets the hair grow long and undoes a few buttons while still making savvy business decisions, like a boss. — Jp Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

On Wednesday, York County Council gave final approval to the incentive deal that lets Rock Hill keep 15% of its pre-incentive revenue instead of no revenue. — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Beckham mostly lets actor Josh Lucas do the talking, which makes sense given the fact that Lucas has been holding down the brand’s voiceover duties since 2013. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

Once the story gathers everyone into the house and lets the mayhem start in earnest, an overall feeling of Gothic grimness and rotting-corpse griminess takes hold. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026

The deal lets Miami-Dade collect annual rent from the property starting at $37,000 and increasing 3% every year after that. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

For even more peace of mind, the Deco 7 Pro uses multi-link operation (MLO), which lets devices operate on all bands simultaneously. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Noun

Easing in lets kids absorb the energy gradually, gives you time to find your seats, hit the bathroom and grab snacks or merch without missing the opening notes. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Reaching out and sharing what’s going on lets in the light. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 June 2026

The other lets go of a red balloon. — Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026

Technology that shows who's scheduled to be in lets employees make informed decisions about when their presence adds value. — Alaa Pasha, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026

Federal police chased and targeted people randomly in public places like stores, shopping center parking lets, a church lawn and a country club and at times aimed their weapons at people or threatened them. — Charlotte Observer, 26 Dec. 2025

The federal government’s permissiveness toward this form of betting lets platforms operate nationwide without following state laws or tax rates—a potentially lucrative proposition that has gained venture capital backing while angering states and tribal groups. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2025

Leveraging Scholten’s experience with convertible cars, a folding or removable top lets in the sun and breeze. — IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2025